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DAILY: CAW says it could strike all three Detroit automakers | Ford recalls new Escape again, citing fire risk | Inside the new Honda Accord

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CAW says it could strike all three Detroit automakers
image The CAW said today it could go on strike at all three Detroit automakers for the first time in its history if it does not see more progress in contract talks. ... >> story  Published: Sep 5 10:03 am U.S. Eastern time / UPDATED: 9/5/12 2:33 pm ET - adds more analysis
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Ford recalls new Escape again, citing fire risk
image Ford Motor today issued a third recall of its newly launched 2013 Escape, saying an improperly installed part could cause a fire in the engine compartment. ... >> story  Published: Sep 5 2:19 pm U.S. Eastern time

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Inside the new Honda Accord
Transmission, suspension sure to stir loyalists
imageFor all the similarity in the sheet metal to its predecessor, the 2013 Honda Accord is as close to a clean-sheet redesign as possible. It is several inches shorter, and a new engine, transmission, suspension and body structure are among the key changes for Honda's mid-sized sedan. ... >> story  Published: Sep 5 6:00 am U.S. Eastern time
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